TODAY'S TOP STORY
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Elite Agent
Second busiest auction week of the year as 3033 properties go under the hammer
This week proved the second busiest auction week of the year, with CoreLogic reporting a preliminary clearance rate of 81 per cent after 3033 properties went to auction across the combined capitals. …
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Sydneysiders take the longest to save a house deposit
Sydney continues to be Australia’s least affordable property market, with new data suggesting it takes up to 18 years to save a deposit in many blue-chip locations. …
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Fitzroy tops Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs list
Inner-city suburbs continues to top the list of most liveable in Melbourne according to new analysis. …
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REIV announces excellence awards
The 2021 Winners of the REIV Awards for Excellence have been announced, …
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Hotel investment surging in regional NSW
It’s been a tough 18 months for the hospitality industry, but with lockdowns set to continue to ease, …
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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Elite Agent
Chris Haskins: The passion and precision required for property management
Ray White Geelong property management department manager, Chris Haskins reflects on changes she'd like to see in the industry and the colourful characters she's met along the way. …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How We Sold It: Malumba Estate
Not just any old marketing campaign will do when the home you’re selling is worth many millions. …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Hard work and dedication the key to Kayla’s success
Kayla Welsh joined the real estate industry just four days after finishing high school, and the Richardson & Wrench Rooty Hill sales executive hasn’t looked back since. …
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APPOINTMENTS
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APPOINTMENTS
Market Buy appoints Joel Dixon as chief technology officer
Online offer management pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of Joel Dixon in the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer. …
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APPOINTMENTS
New names in Harcourts, Knight Frank and deVere Group leadership teams
Harcourts Western Australia, Knight Frank Australia and deVere Group have announced their new leadership appointments. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Propic appoints David Choi as Chief Commercial Officer
Property intelligence start-up Propic has appointed David Choi as their new Chief Commercial Officer and Strategist with an immediate start. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A trusted teammate returns to the nest
Surrounded by virtual sales and million-dollar medians, Mr Rosati is embarking on a fresh new opportunity under the Richardson & Wrench brand - right where he began his real estate career in 1980. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Real estate agent’s innovative approach yields rich rewards with @realty
Victorian real estate agent Leo Edwards is far from your ordinary realtor. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tight market conditions cause settlement dates to blow out
New data from Ray White indicates that the era of short settlements might be coming to an end. …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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The Elevate Podcast
Tech gets personal: Ian Campbell on AI, The art of successful change and the real skill you need to master
Could a robot ever replace an agent or property manager? It’s a question many in the industry ponder and one that AIRE software founder and RiTA creator Ian Campbell has considered at length. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Ruma Mundi started a new chapter coming back stronger, wiser and more appreciative that ever
Ruma Mundi might have carved out a highly regarded career as an agent and leader of First National North Western, but like many, …
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The Elevate Podcast
Rocking the suburbs: Adam and Jason Spencer on creating hyperlocal content, lead generation, and being the go-to guide in your community
When it comes to local community, few people know the landscape better than agents and property managers. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Content that converts: Katie Lance on making time for social media, overcoming video fear, and how you can become a leader in your community
If you’ve ever thought creating a standout social media profile was all too hard and required time you don’t have, this is the podcast for you. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Danielle Boyd carved out a successful career in real estate while managing a life-threatening illness
When Wiseberry Taree general manager Danielle Boyd was told she had a long-term life-threatening illness at just age 13, she could have wallowed in self-pity and let fate define her future. …
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The Elevate Podcast
How to build a rent roll at speed: Daisy Campbell talks acquisitions, high-growth culture, and setting up your team for success
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a successful property management business at speed, Xceed Real Estate in WA offers an ideal case study. …
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Schitt’s Creek mansion hits the market
The opulent mansion featured on the hit TV show Schitt’s Creek has hit the market. …
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Celebrity Homes
Kanye West’s original bachelor pad for sale
Recording artist, Kanye West's first home in the Hollywood Hills has hit the market, with music lovers keen to see where his journey began. …
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Celebrity Homes
Cricket legend Don Bradman’s family retreat hits the market
The family retreat of Australian cricket iconic Don Bradman has hit the market in what is already garnering plenty of attention by cricket tragics from around the world. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
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CONTRIBUTORS
Tiffany Bowtell: The ancient book that inspires a workforce
Tiffany Bowtell shares the three questions she asks her team each week to ensure every member is as committed to the business as their leader. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
On the road again – what happens if you have a car accident on the job?
The role of a real estate agent is one that typically involves clocking up a significant number of kilometres in their day-to-day work, …
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OPINION
Dan Argent: why your fears are causing you to fail
We all like to dream big about our futures – especially real estate agents. Agents are self-motivated individuals driven by ongoing success, …
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
Ewan Morton shares five key rent roll growth tips, including how to scale with technology
In RiTA by AiRE's recent webinar, Morton's Joint Managing Director, Ewan Morton, shared his five key rent roll growth tips that agencies should focus on. …
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NEWS
Rent Roll Starter launches new social media marketing training program
Rent Roll Starter has launched a free social media marketing-focused training event called The Social Summit. …
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BTW
Australasian Auctioneering Championships postponed until 2022
REIA and the REINZ announced the postponement of the Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) until 2022. …
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Six great Mastermind insights
Incredible. That’s the word that comes to mind when I consider the way that this year’s Mastermind. …
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Great expectations: Why real estate and pets aren’t that different
What do pets and real estate have in common? Caroline Bolderston says it's a lot. …
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The importance of face-to-face connections: Geoff Trebble
After 38 years in real estate, Geoff Trebble has found the perfect balance between adapting to an ever-changing industry while maintaining traditional and still highly-regarded connections. …
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Don’t fake it to make it: Caroline Bolderston
How many times have you heard 'fake it until you make it'? We know what being authentic means, …
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Why you shouldn’t put all your prospecting eggs in your listing presentation basket
If you have all your eggs in one basket, you're in danger of breaking them all at once. …
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Safety, certainty and incontestable value: The new listing presentation with Claudio Encina
Real estate agents need to ditch flashy sales pitches and go back to basics and create ‘incontestable value’ to win listings in the current COVID-19 climate, …
LEADERSHIP
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Nick Brown: teamwork makes the dream work
Edge Property founder Nick Brown shares the true traits of leadership and why it's a very different concept to being a boss. …
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How to lead a bad hire out of your business
Michelle Williams shares an insight into leadership when you've made the mistake of hiring someone who's the wrong fit for your business. …
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How to find your ‘voice’, then use it to build rapport
Claudio Encina shares his top tips on finding your 'voice' so you can communicate and build rapport with prospects …
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One simple step to take today to future proof your agency
Principals spend years building their client database, getting their brand out there, and improving their suite of frequent-use documents. …
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Driving a successful culture: Hannah Gill
From recruitment and onboarding to driving results and letting staff go or move on, …
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The four areas of real estate leadership you need to get right: Andrew Acton
When it comes to how we define success in real estate, it’s easy to get bogged down in the numbers. …
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Leak repair specialists Megasealed celebrate 25 years of business success
A business which services the real estate and strata industries with repair solutions for leaking showers and balconies is celebrating 25 years in operation. …
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Manos Findikakis: The reverse bucket list
Manos Findikakis explains the concept of a reverse bucket list and how working from past success can help you achieve future goals …
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Advanced ‘Pay on Success’ platform made available through innovative industry partnership
Fintech Innovator ListSure and Insurance Industry player Steadfast have joined forces to create new products designed specifically for the real estate industry. …
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Five lessons from 15 years in business
Dan Argent shares the five big lessons he's learned after 15 years as a business owner and, …
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Be so good they can’t ignore you
Eview Group takes a page out of comedian Steve Martin's playbook when it comes to developing brand identity as a real estate agent. …
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Three ways to capitalise on a hot market right now
Few would argue that the property market is pretty hot in Australia right now. …
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Victorian and WA markets show impressive sales trends
Online offer management system Market Buy has reported solid sales trends across the country, …
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A robust change to real estate sales
To say Khan Robust is not a fan of the traditional real estate model is a bit of an understatement. …
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Listing Loop: Three myths about selling off-market
Selling a property off-market may not be a new concept, but it has gained a lot of traction in recent times. …
INTERNATIONAL
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Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate market in low-earth orbit taking off
Voyager Space Holdings Inc.’s Nanoracks is planning to launch its own space station, known as Starlab, in what marks a turning point in commercial real estate. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The price of swish ski homes continues to rise
Demand for homes in popular ski resorts is rising at a rapid rate all around the world according to a new report. …
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Celebrity Homes
Beyonce wears Tiffany diamond in $US42 million mansion
A spectacular Bel Air hilltop contemporary home, where Beyonce filmed the iconic Tiffany commercial is officially on the market. …
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BTW
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Records all round as Queensland’s top real estate professionals shine
LJ Hooker Property Centre won Large Residential Agency of the Year at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland Awards for Excellence. …
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Sales remain strong in the Territory
The Real Estate Institute of the Northern Territory has indicated sales remain strong in the Top End, …
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Property Council calls for economic recovery strategy to focus on housing
The Property Council of Australia said a strong pipeline of housing, of varying types and in many locations, …
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Professionals Group boosts executive team
Professionals Group has appointed four new executives, including a member services specialist, digital marketing specialist and two business development managers. …
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Laing+Simmons: Evolution accelerating under new ownership
Laing+Simmons has experienced tremendous operational change in the past year to support its teams and franchisees, …
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Property Council welcomes $500 million economic boost
The New South Wales Government has announced a $500 million economic recovery package which is set to reclaim the state’s position as a top tourist destination. …
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Traditionally hard to sell regional properties are being snapped up fast
Lack of housing stock in regional areas is causing properties to sell in a matter of days, …
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NSW border opening set to boost Sydney economy
New South Wales will be the first state to open borders to fully-vaccinated Australian citizens and residents, …
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Tandi Gill joins Belle Property to foster growth
Belle Property has appointed Tandi Gill as head of people, where she will support the brand by building an engaged, …
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